HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-05 Council Special Meeting MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 5,2006
5:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor
Hovland. Member Housh was absent.
Mayor Hovland said the purpose of the special work session was to preliminarily
review the City's proposed 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Mark Ruff Ehlers & Associates gave a presentation on Capital Improvement Program
Bonds covering the history, process, limitations, options, and specific information
regarding the potential issue of CIP Bonds to finance reconstruction of the Tracy
Avenue Fire Station.
Jim Van Valkenburg, Chair, Edina Art Center Board, and Diana Hedges, Edina Art
Center Director, gave a presentation on the capital needs of the Art Center. Consensus
was to direct staff to hire an architect to review the facility.
Staff and Council reviewed the proposed 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program. It
was noted that a utility rate increase would be necessary to fund the utility portion of
the CIP. It was also noted that the results of the utility rate study were not yet in hand.
The sidewalk program in the City will also be re-evaluated. The Edina Bike Task Force
would be asked for input relative to upcoming road reconstruction.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Ma en, City Clerk